Business Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Deliver timely, accurate advice to Ministers and senior leaders
• Contribute to delivery of team work items including OIAs, Parliamentary Questions and Ministerial correspondence. 
• Salary $75,114.00 - $88,266.00 + KiwiSaver 
• Fixed term until 26 June 2026 | Wellington based

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Business Advisor, Ministerial Services Team, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) contributes to the operational success of the group through the timely delivery of official correspondence, reporting and advice and support to the wider Immigration business groups.  

The Ministerial Services team leads and is responsible for providing Ministers and senior officials within INZ and the Ministry with accurate, objective and timely information, analysis and advice across of INZ ministerial reporting, servicing and accountability requirements.  The team oversees the centralised servicing of all INZ ministerial and machinery of government processes.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Coordination of business group input to central planning, policy, performance, reporting, risk management, business continuity planning, and continuous improvement processes
• Provision of business advisory services and support as required for the Deputy Secretary - Immigration and the business group.
• Preparing responses to Official Information Act requests that meet quality and timeliness requirements.
• Coordination and preparation of Immigration content for MBIE and government accountability processes. 
• Drafting Ministerial replies for the relevant Minister that meet quality and timeliness requirements, including responses to Parliamentary Questions. 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

• Knowledge of ministerial and machinery of government management processes.
• Knowledge of business planning cycles, accountability frameworks and reporting systems. 
• Track record of delivery of quality written advice.
• Ability to communicate ideas and provide insightful feedback.
• Ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, problem solve and work constructively in managing difficult situations.
• Proactive and action orientated with an appreciation of quality service delivery.
• Sound organisational and time management skills.

To be eligible for this role you will need to either hold New Zealand citizenship or a New Zealand Permanent Residence class visa.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. 

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Dorinda Te Kiri at dorinda.tekiri@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18532 if you have any further questions.

Applications close 4 October 2026